CSI Sandpoint

Mayhem at the mill

townsfolk are indebted to the companions for the work they did at the mine; many lost family members have been returned

as the group is enjoying another free dinner at the local pub, the Sheriff Hemlock tracks them down and explains he requires their unique talents – seems there has been a murder

Sheriff advises it is second such murder scene – first was a triple homicide just outside of town at Bradley’s Barn

note found at scene indicating that Pumpernicle was involved

“Msrs Mortwell, Hask and Taeb. A deal has come about that I need capital for. It involves property and gold. Although I am not at liberty to divulge exact details, it will make us all rich. Come to Bradley’s Barn on Cougar Creek tonight. We can meet there to discuss our future. Signed, your Lordship.”

head to lumber mill murder scene

night foreman, Harker, and female friend, Catrine Vinder, found dead

find out that Catrine having secretive relationship with Harker, of which father disapproved; Vin Vinder prime suspect

several suspects – father, Vin, has been locked up, for his own good; mill employee who “lost it” institutionalized

father accused the companions of the murder

murder scene investigation

footprints found in sawdust/blood indicate someone without shoes

bloody axe with bits of decaying residue

decaying stench widespread

body on hook had 7-pointed star carved on it

some of body wounds were made by humanoid claw

another note – “We have spoken of this before my Master, now it beings; join the pact and it will end. Signed, your Lordship.” Same handwriting as prior letter.

footprints came/from to river – cannot pick up trail on opposite size

decide to investigate first murder at Cougar Creek

note – seems to indicate that the victims knew perpetrator

character check – known to associate with shady characters

neighbours not overly helpful

meet with father, Vin, at local jail

enraged given daughter has died – not helpful

meet with mill employee, Grayst Savila, at crazy bin

warden/orderlies not helpful – hiding something

with some finagling, able to see the mill employee – he is obviously undead

has a message for Pumpernicle – “He said you would visit me. His lordship, the one who unmade me. He has a place for you. I’m so jealous. He has a message for you. He made me remember it. I hope I haven’t forgotten, the master wouldn’t approve. He said you should come to the Misgivings soon, to meet the pact. For they have something wonderful to show you.”

he gets worked up, breaks out of straightjacket and attacks Pumpernickel